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Back to headlinesAugust 20, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT

Volcano · Public Safety

Kanlaon Records Ash Emission as PHIVOLCS Maintains Alert Level 2

PHIVOLCS kept Kanlaon at Alert Level 2 after an early-morning ash emission and reiterated restrictions around the permanent danger zone.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 20, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT2 min read
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Why this matters to Filipinos

FMB News connects the verified facts and evidence in this report to the decisions, costs, opportunities, and risks that may affect Filipinos, Philippine communities, and the country.

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Verified facts

What happened

PHIVOLCS recorded an ash emission event at Kanlaon Volcano at about 5:24 AM on Thursday, August 20, according to the approved FMB News morning package.

Alert Level 2 remained in effect, indicating increased volcanic unrest, while the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone remained restricted.

Context

Context

Kanlaon is an active volcano on Negros Island and is closely monitored for changes in gas emission, seismic activity, ash events and other signs of unrest.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters

Ash emissions can affect nearby communities and aviation depending on wind direction and plume height. Entry into the Permanent Danger Zone is restricted because sudden steam-driven or phreatic activity can occur during periods of unrest.

What to watch next

What to watch next

Residents, local governments and aviation operators should follow PHIVOLCS bulletins for any change in alert level, ashfall advisories, volcanic earthquakes or stronger emissions.

Sources and public record

DOST-PHIVOLCS: Kanlaon Volcano monitoring update, August 20, 2026 (August 20, 2026, 6:00 AM PHT)